Overall9.8/10Among the 5% easiest cities to reach
Good to know
Good to Know
- Airport is only 2.4 km (35-minute walk) from Corfu Town Old Town if traveling light and arriving during daylight.
- Timetables for buses (both Blue and Green) change frequently—check locally or at station rather than relying solely on online schedules, especially during high season.
- Ferry advance booking (1 month) is essential July–August for Paxos and popular routes; off-season booking less critical.
- Bus Line 15 is the most reliable airport–port–city connection and runs until ~10 pm, making evening airport arrivals manageable.
- No Uber or Lyft in Corfu; taxis or pre-booked private transfers are the ride-share alternative.
- Cash is strongly preferred for bus travel, especially on Green Buses; card payment easier at stations/machines but not available on-board.
- Most charter flights operate summer months (April–October), with seasonal peaks on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays coinciding with tour-package arrivals.
- Saranda (Albania) is genuinely close—30 minutes by hydrofoil—making a day trip to a neighboring country practical and affordable.
- Private boat tours to Paxos/Antipaxos and the Blue Caves are popular; group tours (€40–75) more economical than private charters (€350–500+/day) unless traveling in larger groups.
- Paleokastritsa is a prime northwest destination; catch the early bus if using public transport, as frequency drops in low season.
- Diapontia Islands (Erikousa, Mathraki, Othoni) are remote and least crowded; ferries seasonal (high season only) and require early morning departure for same-day return.
Domestic Connections
Athens
- Frequency
- Year-round multiple daily
- Flight Time
- approximately 1 hour
Thessaloniki
- Frequency
- Year-round
- Flight Time
- approximately 1 hour
Ground Transport From Airport
Bus
- Route
- Airport → San Rocco Square → Corfu Port
- Operator
- Blue Line Bus No. 15 (Corfu City Bus)
- Journey Time
- 10–15 minutes to city center
- Frequency Low Season
- Every 30–40 minutes
- Frequency High Season
- Every 20 minutes
- Notes
- Most budget-friendly option. Operates until ~10 pm
Taxi
- Cost Range
- €10–15 depending on exact destination
- Journey Time
- ~10 minutes
- Cost To City Center
- €10
- Notes
- Official taxi rank at arrivals exit. Metered or fixed-price available. Queues during high season.
Parking
- Free Parking
- Limited spaces before airport entrance
- Notes
- Drop-off in front of terminal available
Car Rental
- Availability
- Desks in arrivals hall
- Notes
- Immediate access via Route 25 to city
Private Transfer
- Booking
- Pre-booked online only
- Advantages
- Avoids taxi queues; suitable for families or luggage-heavy arrivals
- Cost Note
- Varies by operator; fixed-price with flight tracking and 60-minute free wait
International
Saranda (Albania)
- Frequency
- Multiple daily
- Cost Range
- €20–25 return, online booking; slightly higher at port counter
- Cost Sample
- €20
- Journey Time
- 30 minutes (hydrofoil Finikas Lines)
- Notes
- Only 30 nautical miles away; most accessible international day trip
Ancona (Italy)
- Frequency
- Seasonal
- Journey Time
- 12+ hours overnight
- Notes
- International ferry service available
Bari (Italy)
- Frequency
- Seasonal
- Journey Time
- Variable
- Notes
- Alternative Italian port access
Ionian Islands
Paxos
- Frequency
- Daily scheduled service (~08:30 departure)
- Cost Sample
- €15
- Journey Time
- ~1 hour
- Notes
- Most popular day-trip destination
Antipaxos
- Frequency
- High season
- Journey Time
- Included in Paxos day trips; boat transfers from Gaios
- Notes
- Often visited on combined Paxos-Antipaxos cruises (€40–75 per person)
Diapontia Islands (Erikousa, Mathraki, Othoni)
- Frequency
- High season only (seasonal)
- Cost Sample
- €9.00
- Journey Time
- 2.5 hours to Erikousa
- Notes
- Early-morning ferries return same-day
Mainland Greece
Igoumenitsa (Epirus, Western Greece)
- Frequency
- Multiple daily year-round (main connection)
- Cost Sample
- €9.00
- Journey Time
- ~1–1.5 hours
- Notes
- Gateway to mainland; only ferry link from Athens route
Albania
Saranda
- Cost
- €20
- Distance
- 30 minutes hydrofoil
- Transport
- Finikas Lines hydrofoil multiple daily departures
- Cost Range
- €20–25 return online; slightly higher at counter
- Highlights
- Beach town; Lekuresi Castle; Butrint UNESCO ruins; Mango Beach
- Travel Time
- Half-day or full-day possible
Nearby Islands
Paxos & Antipaxos
- Distance
- 1 hour ferry each way
- Transport
- Daily scheduled ferry (morning departure ~08:30 from New Port)
- Highlights
- Blue Caves, Gaios village, pristine beaches, turquoise lagoons at Antipaxos
- Travel Time
- Full day (7–12 hours typical)
Group Tour Cost
- Max USD
- 85
- Min USD
- 45
- Max Local
- 75
- Min Local
- 40
- Currency Local
- EUR
Diapontia Islands (Erikousa, Mathraki, Othoni)
- Distance
- 2.5 hours to Erikousa
- Transport
- Early morning ferry (high season only)
- Highlights
- Serene, untouched beaches; local villages; scenic hikes; fewer tourists
- Cost Sample
- €9.00
- Travel Time
- Same-day return possible with early ferry
Mainland Greece
Igoumenitsa
- Cost
- €9.00
- Distance
- 1.5 hours ferry
- Transport
- Daily ferry
- Highlights
- Port town; gateway to Epirus region; day-trip base for onward mainland exploration
Parga (Mainland Coast)
- Distance
- Inland from Igoumenitsa; accessible via ferry + bus or car
- Highlights
- Pastel-colored waterfront, Venetian castle, charming village atmosphere
- Notes
- Often paired with Igoumenitsa visit
Meteora Monasteries
- Distance
- Long day trip (4–5 hours each way)
- Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage monasteries atop rock pillars
- Notes
- Specialist organized tour recommended
Organized Tours
- Private Charter Note
- Per day including fuel and skipper; cost-effective for groups of 4+
Group Tours Range
- Max USD
- 85
- Min USD
- 45
- Max Local
- 75
- Min Local
- 40
- Currency Local
- EUR
Private Boat Charter
- Max USD
- 567
- Min USD
- 398
- Max Local
- 500
- Min Local
- 350
- Currency Local
- EUR
Corfu Island Destinations
Paleokastritsa (Northwest Coast)
- Distance
- Bus ~45 min from Corfu Town (KTEL)
- Frequency
- Roughly every 90 minutes summer
- Highlights
- Monastery, dramatic cliffs, blue-water coves, beach caves
- Cost Transport
- €3.00
Achilleion Palace (South)
- Distance
- Bus or car south from Corfu Town
- Highlights
- Venetian-style palace, gardens, coastal views
- Notes
- Interior currently closed for renovation; gardens visitable
Canal d'Amour (North Coast Near Sidari)
- Distance
- Car-accessible; bus to Sidari then local shuttle
- Highlights
- Picturesque rock cove, swimming, sunset bars
- Notes
- Best accessed by car due to remote location
Kassiopi (Northeast)
- Distance
- KTEL bus route
- Highlights
- Harbor village, Byzantine castle ruins, seafood dining
Blue City Buses
- Routes
- Corfu Town and nearby suburbs (Benitses south, Dassia/Ipsos north, airport, port, Achilleion Palace)
- Main Hub
- San Rocco Square
- Operator
- Corfu City Bus (ASTRA Urban Transport)
- Frequency
- 15–20 minutes during day
- Key Route
- Line 15 (airport–port connection)
- Operating Hours
- Until ~10 pm
- Ticket Purchase
- Kiosks, vending machines, or on-board (cash required for on-board)
Pricing
- Day pass
- €5.00
- Intra City
- €1.10
- On Board Surcharge
- €0.50 extra if purchased from driver
- Intra City Alternate
- €1.80
Suburban
- Max USD
- 9
- Min USD
- 1.8
- Max Local
- 8
- Min Local
- 1.6
- Currency Local
- EUR
Green Intercity Buses
- Routes
- North Corfu (Paleokastritsa, Kassiopi, Sidari, Acharavi), South Corfu (Kavos, Benitses)
- Payment
- Cash only on board; card at stations
- Main Hub
- Green Bus Station (Leoforos Eptanisou Str.)
- Operator
- KTEL Green Buses
- Frequency
- Varies; 1–10 daily per route depending on season
- Ticket Purchase
- Cheaper at kiosks/machines/station; 20–25% surcharge if purchased on-board
- Long Distance Mainland
- Coaches to Athens, Thessaloniki, Larissa via ferry and road
Pricing
- Distance Based Range
- €2–8 typical
- Example Paleokastritsa
- €3.00
- Journey Time Paleokastritsa
- ~45 minutes
Name
Corfu International Airport (Ioannis Kapodistrias)
Airlines
Airlines
- Aegean Airlines (year-round domestic service to Athens)
- Olympic Air (domestic)
- Ryanair (seasonal; hub with 20+ European destinations)
- easyJet (seasonal)
- Jet2 (seasonal)
Single modern terminal serving domestic and international flights. Year-round operation with seasonal peak April–October.
IATA Code
CFU
Distance Note
About 6–10 minutes by car from Corfu Town center
Distance From City
3 km
International Highlights
Direct flights to ~100 destinations in 28 countries. Primary routes to UK (16 airports), Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Scandinavia. Seasonal summer expansion including Middle East (Dubai) and Tel Aviv.
Two ports: main at Corfu Town (New Port and Old Port) and secondary at Lefkimmi. Ferry system connects mainland Greece, nearby Ionian islands, and Italy.
Booking Notes
Book ferry tickets 1 month in advance during high season; off-season booking less critical. Direct booking at New Port or through online ferry operators.
Corfu is a hub for Ionian exploration. All destinations reachable within day-trip distance by ferry, bus, car, or organized tour.
No trains on island. Primary transport: Blue City Buses (local Corfu Town area) and Green Intercity Buses (KTEL; cross-island routes).
Transport Notes
Transport Notes
- Timetables seasonal and subject to frequent change—check local sites or on-site boards
- Bus drivers do not reliably stop at every stop; flag clearly
- Late pickups (10–20 min delays) common on secondary routes
- Limited service after 10 pm
- Luggage accommodated; large suitcases stored below on long-distance Green Buses
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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